Associate Vice President for Facilities Operations and Management

About CT State

Position Details

Position Summary

The Associate Vice President for Facilities Operations and Management assists the Executive Vice President of Operations and CFO (EVPO) with oversight of the college operations and physical assets at all CT State locations to ensure college-wide financial and administrative objectives are achieved. The position implements Board policy and develops college strategy, procedures and best practices. The position reports to the CT State Executive Vice President of Operations and CFO and works with the CSCU Vice President of Facilities, and executive leaders within the college to carry out major initiatives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Executive Vice President of Operations and CFO, the Associate Vice President provides strategic and technical direction to campus facilities leaders. Important facility focused responsibilities of this position include collaborating with the twelve college campuses and multiple off campus locations, oversight of operations, facility staff management, capital program integration and general management responsibilities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Campus Collaboration
  • Support and enable campuses so they continue to promote CT State’s academic mission that includes education, community outreach, public service and CT State’s vision.
• Operations
  • Responsible for recommending and maintaining strategies to ensure continuity of operations. Oversight includes, but is not limited to, the physical plant, campus vehicles, facility fixtures and equipment, vendor management, cafeteria operations, bookstore operations, childcare operations, and working in collaboration with other entities for regulatory health safety and welfare compliance. Coordinate periodic collegewide shutdown periods.
• Staffing
  • Collaborate with CT State leadership on the organizational structure, professional development, collective bargaining and labor relations for facilities and maintenance staff. Responsible for management of vendor relationships for contracted services. Responsible for analysis for the CT Contracting Standards Board. Direct responsibility for the operation of the New Britain campus. Provide direction for campus Associate Dean of Camus Operations and may periodically direct facility staff.
• Management
  • Serve on various committees that initiate and provide oversight of health and safety standards, business continuity, contracting standards, vendor solicitation and facility compliance requirements.
• Capital Program
  • Collaborate with CT State campus leadership, and the CSCU System Office towards the development of capital project recommendation, funding reconciliation, continuity adhering to strategic plans and the consistency of space management.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Facilities Management, Construction Management, Occupational Health and Safety Management, Public Affairs, or a related field with ten (10) or more years of progressive leadership experience in facilities operations, capital planning, or construction management, preferably in higher education or a similarly complex environment.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of building systems, capital project delivery, codes, regulatory compliance, and sustainability standards.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications such as:
  • CEFP (Certified Educational Facilities Professional – APPA)
  • CFM (Certified Facility Manager – IFMA)
  • CPMM (Certified Professional Maintenance Manager – AFE)
  • PMP (Project Management Professional)
  • PE (Professional Engineer license)
  • LEED Accredited Professional
• Experience with:
  • Unionized workforces
  • Public procurement processes
  • State and federal funding mechanisms

Special Requirements

• Must possess and retain a current Motor Vehicle Operator's license during employment.
• Must comply with the Board of Regents Executive Residency policy.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary range; $140,721-$175,901 approximate annual
• Salary is based on qualifications, education, job-related experience, and internal equity 

CT State offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Generous leave policies
• Multiple retirement plan options
• Comprehensive health insurance choices
• Supplemental benefits for retirement and family protection
• Tuition reimbursement (if applicable)

For more information, visit: CSCU - Human Resources - Future Employees.

Application Instructions

To apply, submit:

• A cover letter
• A resume

The cover letter may be entered as text in the corresponding box, or it can be uploaded as a combined file with the resume.  

Important Notes:

• Incomplete applications or those submitted after the deadline will not be considered
• Links to external resume sites are not accepted
• Apply online at: www.ct.edu/hr/jobs
• CT State Community College cannot sponsor work visas
• Applicants must be authorized to work full-time in the United States

Selection Process

After the closing date, applications will be reviewed by a selection committee. Candidates selected for further consideration will be those who best meet the minimum and preferred qualifications and who submitted all required materials by the deadline.

The selection process may include interviews and practical exercises (e.g., written, technical, or simulation exercises). Finalists will be recommended to the Hiring Manager for final selection.

Background Screening

Employment offers are contingent upon:

• Proof of eligibility to work under the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA)
• Successful completion of a background check, including granting permission to contact current and previous employers for verification, reference checks, criminal history, and, when applicable, credit or driving history checks

CT State is committed to maintaining a safe campus community.

Equity Statement

Connecticut State Community College commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities.

Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination

CT State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, national origin, gender identity or expression, genetic information, learning disability, marital status, intellectual disability, physical disability (including but not limited to blindness), present or past history of mental disability, prior criminal record, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, retaliation for previously opposed discrimination or coercion, veteran status, victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and/or trafficking or any other federal or state protected class in its employment, programs, and activities, unless the provisions of Section 46a-80(b) or 46a-81(b) of the Connecticut General Statutes are controlling or there are bona fide occupational qualifications excluding persons in one of the above protected groups. 

For information regarding the nondiscrimination, disability, and Title IX policies/procedures, contact: Nicholas D'Agostino, Director of Equity and Civil Rights, CT State Community College, 185 Main Street, New Britain, CT 06051, 860-612-7075 or [email protected].

CSCC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.